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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis if they originally have 8 chromosomes?

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8 chromosomes.

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What stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase

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What is the first stage of mitosis?

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Prophase

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What happens during Telophase?

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The chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair.

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What is the term for the phase where the cell prepares for mitosis?

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Interphase.